Latest earthquakes near Durango, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Durango, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Durango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Durango, it will show up within minutes.
Durango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Durango, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Durango in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Durango that year. The strongest had a 4.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Durango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Durango during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 66 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Durango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Durango occurred on Jan 29, 2018 19:00 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) north of Victoria de Durango, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Durango in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Aug 8, 1914 12:27, 252 kilometers (157 mi) north of Victoria de Durango. It is the strongest earthquake near Durango in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Durango, Mexico in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Durango.
Earthquakes by city in Durango
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Durango, Mexico.
Use this regional Durango earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ciudad Lerdo, Santiago Papasquiaro, El Salto, Pueblo Nuevo, Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria and Vicente Guerrero.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Durango.
When was the last earthquake in Durango, Mexico?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Durango on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 13:17 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east of Gómez Palacio at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Durango, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Durango, Mexico?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Durango on the afternoon of August 8, 1914 at 12:27 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 252km southwest of Victoria de Durango at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Durango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Durango, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Durango. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
